Event hosting
I’ve hosted well over 400 events (300+ in person and more than 100 online) and I always work with partners to identify the most important issues and get the best from contributors. My media experience means I ask challenging, relevant questions, as well as injecting humour to ensure delegates are engaged - and, ideally, awake.
These events have included full-day (and 2-day) policy conferences, seminars and webinars, election hustings, round-table discussions, trade shows and awards ceremonies - for public, private and third sector clients in a variety of live settings across the UK, and on all the main online platforms. Topics have included everything from robotics to rural affairs, the licensed trade to life sciences, and social work to sustainability - with an increasing focus on two vital areas; AI & data, and climate change.
EVENT HOSTING CLIENTS INCLUDE:
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PICTURE: SCOTTISH LEGAL AWARDS
David Lee did an excellent job of chairing an online conference on volunteering and global citizenship hosted by the McConnell International Foundation in November 2023. His hosting skills helped the event to run very smoothly and his expert questioning got the best out of a wide range of speakers. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him as a highly accomplished event host.
Lord McConnell, Chair, McConnell International Foundation
David Lee helped to shape a business conference organised by CMS Scotland in October 2023. His input, from the start of the planning process to the delivery of the event, was vital to its success. He brought in strong speakers, had a clear understanding of what we wanted to achieve, and worked with the team to help deliver that vision. On the day, he hosted a panel session expertly, then delivered a terrific summary of the day. I look forward to working with David on future events and once again drawing on his excellent organisational, event hosting and interpersonal skills.
Allan Wernham, Managing Director, CMS Scotland
David has hosted 4 full-day data conferences (2 online & 2 in person) for the Data-Driven Innovation initiative in partnership with The Scotsman. The September 2023 conference saw David chair 5 panel discussions across a range of complex topics - including Artificial Intelligence, energy, and online child safety. He did so expertly, getting the best out of both speakers and subject matter. David was also heavily involved in developing the event and is full of ideas about how to improve agendas.
Mark Baillie, Communications and PR Manager, City Region Deal Data-Driven Innovation Programme, University of Edinburgh
The team found David very easy to work with, thanks to his attention to detail, careful planning and proactive approach. His grasp of wide-ranging subject matter is impressive, and he conducts Question & Answer sessions with balance and skill.
Ben Farrugia, Director, Social Work Scotland
David has hosted a wide range of conferences for The Law Society of Scotland, both in-person and online. He always works closely with the team to ensure we get the best from every event, focusing on both the big picture and the small details. He manages interactive sessions and panel discussions skilfully, and with humour, and I would happily recommend him as an excellent event host, in-person and online.
Jim McKay, Head of Commercial Services, Law Society of Scotland
David is a versatile event professional who has worked with KD Media on the Scottish Legal Awards for many years - and more recently as host of the seminar stage at the In Drinks 2024 trade show. He is skilled at adapting his presenting style to the occasion - whether announcing the winner of a pitching competition, hosting a panel session on drinks branding or hospitality skills, or paying tribute to the recipient of a legal Lifetime Achievement Award. I’d happily recommend him as an event host and speaker.
Kirsten Speirs, Director, KD Media
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